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title: "Zambia for digital nomads: 2 cities compared (2026)"
url: https://nostos.navoy.io/countries/zambia
description: "Zambia for remote workers: 2 cities scored on cost, safety, healthcare, internet, visas, climate and air. Best city Livingstone (50/100). Zambia has no digit…"
dataset: 2026.10.7 (2026-10-13)
license: CC BY 4.0
---

# Zambia for digital nomads: 2 cities compared (2026)

Zambia has 2 cities in the dataset. Livingstone scores highest under balanced weights at 50/100. Zambia has no digital-nomad visa.

## Cities in Zambia, ranked

| # | City | Score | Cost/mo (USD) | Download (Mbps) | Known for | Page |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Livingstone | 50 | — | 5.8 | Victoria Falls (Mosi-oa-Tunya); Zambezi rafting and sunset cruises | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/livingstone |
| 2 | Lusaka | 47 | — | 6.2 | Victoria Falls weekends; Friendly and English-speaking | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/lusaka |
## National figures shared by every city

| Figure | Value | Source |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homicide rate | 5.9 per 100,000 | Estimates of rates of homicides per 100 000 population, 2021 |
| Political stability | 65th percentile | Worldwide Governance Indicators — Political Stability and Absence of Violence (score 0–100), 2025 |
| Health coverage index | 62/100 | UHC service coverage index, 2023 |
| Life expectancy | 61 years | Life expectancy at birth (years), both sexes, 2021 |
| Human Development Index | 0.595 | Human Development Index (HDR 2025, HDI 2023), 2023 |
## Visas and entry

| Passport | Entry rule |
| --- | --- |
| US | 90 days visa-free |
| EU (Germany) | 90 days visa-free |
| UK | 90 days visa-free |
Source: Passport Index dataset (visa requirements, 199 passports × 199 destinations), 2026-02. No long-stay guide for Zambia yet.

## Compare

- https://nostos.navoy.io/compare/livingstone-vs-lusaka

## FAQ

### Is Zambia good for digital nomads?

Livingstone scores 50/100 under balanced weights, which ranks it 875 of 1,000 cities in the dataset. Zambia's 2 cities average 48.8/100. Strongest factors in Livingstone: climate and air quality; weakest: quality of life.

### What is the cheapest city in Zambia for a remote worker?

There is no open cost-of-living figure for Zambia yet, so its cities are scored on the other factors.

### Does Zambia have a digital nomad visa?

Not according to the sources the dataset uses. Short visits follow the entry rules for your passport.

### How long can a US, EU or UK citizen stay in Zambia without a visa?

US passport: 90 days visa-free. EU passport (Germany as reference): 90 days visa-free. UK passport: 90 days visa-free. Source: Passport Index dataset (visa requirements, 199 passports × 199 destinations), 2026-02.

### Which city in Zambia has the fastest internet?

Lusaka, with a measured median download of 6.2 Mbps (M-Lab, 2024). Measured speeds run below advertised plans everywhere; 40 Mbps measured is already good.

### How safe is Zambia?

Zambia records 5.9 homicides per 100,000 people (Estimates of rates of homicides per 100 000 population, 2021) and sits at the 65th percentile for political stability (World Bank WGI, 2025). These are national figures; city pages note local caveats.

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